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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.63, 588.50 and 209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.63, 588.50 and 209.11 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.63 : 588.50 = 209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.63/588.50 = 209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.63x = 588.50 × 209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.63x = 123,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,061.24/391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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